Matches in Harvard for { <http://id.lib.harvard.edu/aleph/009258996/catalog> ?p ?o. }
Showing items 1 to 28 of
28
with 100 items per page.
- catalog abstract ""House Arrest is a fascinating and compelling look at nothing less than the civil rights movement, the issues of slavery and racism, and the relationship between the press and the presidency over the course of American history. It begins by focusing on Jefferson and his fine words versus the likelihood that he had a long-standing affair with one of his slaves. From there House Arrest changes gears and moves forward to Franklin Roosevelt's presidency and examines how his affairs and disabilities were considered untouchable by the press. Smith interviewed many of the major players in American politics in the second half of the twentieth century and demonstrates the way politics has changed since Roosevelt's administration. The play then jumps back to the assassination of Abraham Lincoln and compares that event and the Kennedy assassination. The range of voices and opinions that appear in the play make for vivid and interesting theatre. House Arrest is a triumph of Smith's writing skills. In the course of over two hours, Smith weaves together historical writing and her own interviews with some 420 people both inside and outside of presidential politics. It's a fascinating blend of history and commentary that is by turns illuminating, heartening and saddening."-- From publisher's description.".
- catalog contributor b13060777.
- catalog coverage "United States Politics and government Drama.".
- catalog created "c2003.".
- catalog date "2003".
- catalog date "c2003.".
- catalog dateCopyrighted "c2003.".
- catalog description ""House Arrest is a fascinating and compelling look at nothing less than the civil rights movement, the issues of slavery and racism, and the relationship between the press and the presidency over the course of American history. It begins by focusing on Jefferson and his fine words versus the likelihood that he had a long-standing affair with one of his slaves. From there House Arrest changes gears and moves forward to Franklin Roosevelt's presidency and examines how his affairs and disabilities were considered untouchable by the press. Smith interviewed many of the major players in American politics in the second half of the twentieth century and demonstrates the way politics has changed since Roosevelt's administration. The play then jumps back to the assassination of Abraham Lincoln and compares that event and the Kennedy assassination. The range of voices and opinions that appear in the play make for vivid and interesting theatre. House Arrest is a triumph of Smith's writing skills. In the course of over two hours, Smith weaves together historical writing and her own interviews with some 420 people both inside and outside of presidential politics. It's a fascinating blend of history and commentary that is by turns illuminating, heartening and saddening."-- From publisher's description.".
- catalog extent "144 p. ;".
- catalog identifier "0822218429 (pbk.)".
- catalog issued "2003".
- catalog issued "c2003.".
- catalog language "eng".
- catalog publisher "New York : Dramatists Play Service,".
- catalog spatial "United States Politics and government Drama.".
- catalog subject "Documentary plays, American.".
- catalog subject "Historical drama, American.".
- catalog subject "Mass media Political aspects Drama.".
- catalog subject "National characteristics, American Drama.".
- catalog subject "PS3569.M465 H68 2003".
- catalog subject "Political plays, American.".
- catalog subject "Presidents Drama.".
- catalog subject "White House (Washington, D.C.) Drama.".
- catalog title "House arrest : a search for American character in and around the White House, past and present / Anna Deavere Smith.".
- catalog type "Documentary plays.".
- catalog type "Historical drama.".
- catalog type "Political plays.".
- catalog type "text".